My students are SO HAPPY this week because I’m handing out my Practice Boxes. What is a practice box? It’s any container with little compartments (I use a pill box like this:) I buy mine at the DOLLAR TREE for 1.00 each but you can find them on Amazon. and I fill up the compartments […]
Archives for August 2016
The 60 Day Makeover: Music Teacher Edition-Sale!
Today I published my first book, and it’s a great feeling. Grab it now, while it’s on sale! Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
FAQ Answered! I use THESE method books!
THE most common question I receive from teachers (after-do you EVER sleep!) is WHAT method books do I use (and no, I don’t ever sleep!) Usually teachers have two method books they use. Rarely you’ll find a very dedicated teacher who knows every method book and picks the best one for each student. I have been […]
Why I taught until MIDNIGHT!
As an Independent Music Teacher (IMT) have your students ever asked you to reschedule for some CRAZY times? (I know mine sure have) but I have a NIFTY line in my policy letter about NO MAKEUP LESSONS. WHY then, was I teaching a family of three piano lessons until Midnight last Thursday? My lovely little […]
new teaching aides & a Shopping Game!
Do you ever get BORED teaching? If you are, think about how your students must feel! Kidding aside, it’s so fun to go to conventions and trade shows and see all of the latest teacher tools and gadgets. Here is a roundup of my latest and favorite products. Music Note Wipe off Boards/Placemats: These look […]